Sports & Outdoors
EcoWatch: Two strikes and we’re still not out
November 14, 2024
“Even with all our technology and the inventions that make modern life bso much easier than it once was, it takes just one big natural disaster to wipe all that away and remind us that, here on ea…
Educate Boca Golf Scramble moved to Dec. 14
November 14, 2024
So far, there are 20 teams signed up for the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce’s Educate Boca Golf Scramble, which was moved to Dec. 14 after Hurricane Helene.
The fundraiser was originally…
Fish farm in federal waters off of Englewood would be first in Gulf
November 14, 2024
In the midst of worries about red tide and multiple hurricanes, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reopened public comment on a proposed fish farm in federal waters off the Englewood’s …
Don Pedro Cleanup set for Nov. 16
November 14, 2024
SUP Englewood and Keep Charlotte Beautiful is hosting a Waterway Warrior Clean-up Day at Don Pedro Island State Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 16.
“Whether you’re cleaning …
Good news on levels of red tide this week
November 14, 2024
Red tide conditions in the surrounding waters of Boca Grande have had slight changes shown by recent testing results. State testing had determined the presence of red tide had decreased dramatical…
Banyans green up after storms
November 14, 2024
On Banyan Street the leaves have returned, and trees closest to Park Avenue seem to be in full recovery. After Hurricane Milton, Lee County cleaned around the trees, and also hand-watered them thr…
EcoWatch: To bee or not to bee, Bees threat after storms
November 7, 2024
Well, folks, the question is, “To Bee or Not to Bee,” and you better hope the answer is “To Bee,” or we are all going to “Not Be.”
Thomas F. James, PhD
TF James explained in his quote, “That…
SW Florida Fishing: Our local fishing awaits …
November 7, 2024
BY CAPT. WILL WATERHOUSE
Despite the recent storms, The 29th annual Gasparilla Island Fly Fishing tournament is ON! The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and will benefit the Boca Grande H…
Fourth place for Lemon Bay Girls Golf
November 7, 2024
Lemon Bay Girls Golf Team won 4th place (348 total) at the 2A Region 3 Tournament at The Club at Eaglebrooke in Lakeland earlier this week. The team narrowly missed qualifying for State Finals. Sh…
Red tide now at bay, at least this week
November 7, 2024
BY ALICI OUELLETTE
The red tide conditions for Gasparilla Island waters have improved since the samples posted by the state on Friday, Oct. 25.
While the Karenia brevis cells were present …